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Fall Beers to Try This Year From Texas Hill Country Brewers

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As the year progresses, breweries invent different beers. These fall beers from Texas Hill Country brewers should not be missed. Some you will need to travel to find, while you may locate others in stores or bars in larger cities around Texas. This autumn, be sure to try these brews from the heart of Texas.

Guadalupe Brewing Co. – Rye India Pale Ale

Fall beers Guadalupe Brewing Co Rye India Pale Ale

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During the fall, farmers harvest hops, which provide the flavor for some beers. Guadalupe Brewing Company takes advantage of this harvest to add fresh hops to its Rye India Pale Ale. This malty beer has 6.02% abv (alcohol by volume).

Real Ale Brewing Company – Coffee Porter

Coffee porter from Real Ale Brewing Company is among the fall beers from Texas Hill Country Brewers

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For the colder months of the fall and early winter, Real Ale Brewing Company has a coffee porter made with Houston’s Katz Coffee. This bold brew pairs with any meal of the day for a pick-me-up that helps you to wind down from the day.

Jester King Brewery – Biere de Blanc du Bois

Jester King Brewery's Biere de Blanc du Bois

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White grapes and beer come together in this fall pairing from Jester King Brewery. Known by the French name Biere de Blanc du Bois, this beer uses grapes from Torre di Pietra Vineyards in Fredericksburg. This beer is only available on tap or in limited bottle quantities from Jester King Brewery, so get yourself out to Austin to sample it.

Ranger Creek Brewing and Distillery – Sunday Morning Coming Down

Ranger Brewing Sunday Morning Coming Down is one of the many fall beers from Texas breweries

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This October, San Antonio’s Ranger Creek Brewing and Distilling released a coffee-infused brew inspired by quiet Sunday mornings. Called Sunday Morning Coming Down, this is one of the many fall beers you’ll find in the Hill Country. Merit Roasting, a coffee roaster also in San Antonio, contributed the beans for this brew that’s perfect for any time of the day.

Last Stand Brewing Company – Milk Stout

Milk stout from Last Stand Brewing Company

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Grab the full-bodied, smooth milk stout at Last Stand Brewing Company in Austin before it disappears. This seasonal brew has notes of malt and chocolate. Occasionally, milk stout is on nitro tap, which makes this brew taste even creamier. Don’t miss out on this or other fall beers from Texas Hill Country brewers.